Living
history is a noble avocation, performed in the company of like-minded
people at fascinating places. Motivations are as individual as the
people involved. Their common ground is a love of history and their
commitment to portraying historical events and people to the best
of their abilites through research and the recreation of those times.

Each
organization in the living history community portrays a particular
group of people and has its own carefully researched rules regarding
appropriate clothing and equipment associated with that group of
people. Entering into the hobby can be overwhelming without some
support. The Augusta Regiment has developed a mentoring program
led by its Authenticity and Membership Committees to provide support
and guidance. Each new member is assigned a veteran member who gives
guidance and shares their knowledge. This helps ensure that a new
member's investment in time and money is put to its best use, for
example, in avoiding the costly mistakes we've all made in buying
the wrong things.

A
new member serves a probationary period. This gives the new member
time and experience to determine whether they want to pursue full
membership in The Augusta Regiment, and gives us time to review
and support their progress in the unit during that probationary
period.

We
are committed to making The Augusta Regiment a wholesome family
activity. In that regard, families are welcome to join together.
Anyone interested in living listory, whether or not they have
ever shot a muzzleloader, is eligible for membership in The Augusta
Regiment. In order to carry a musket and be on the firing line,
a male applicant must be 16 years of age or older. Younger male
applicants may serve as musicians, color bearers, or in other capacities
determined by the Board of Directors.

The
Augusta Regiment's policy is to field only men. As in the
original army, women and children are expected to be attached to
a soldier or a male civilian who is a member of our unit, or to
perform a function vital to the unit.Women,
and children under the age of 16, are welcomed into our distaff/civilian
group for the many facets of our camp life impression.

Because
it is not an inexpensive hobby, applicants should be prepared to
invest time and money to meet and uphold the goals and objectives
of The Augusta Regiment. We often have loaner clothing and equipment
for the new member to use for a short time while they acquire their
own things.

Application
for Membership and further information may be had by contacting
the Commanding Officer or Chief of Distaff: